Selena Ashford's life was nothing but a monotonous shell-until one fateful morning, she wakes up as Seraphina Ashenveil, the villainess of the very fantasy romance she despises: Whispers of Hearts. Known for its twisted plots and the inevitable death of its villainess, Selena's new life is a nightmare. Ugh.. Why this stupid book!? As Seraphina, she is surrounded by two figures who mark her doom: her ruthless father, Aldric Ashenveil, and the male lead, Caius Valerian, whose cold indifference promises only betrayal. But fate throws her an unexpected twist-she crosses paths with Killian Valmond, the second male lead, a fiercely loyal and annoyingly arrogant knight who dies in a most pathetic yet stupid way for the female lead. Tsk, Cliché. But he is not leaving her side. He sticks with her like she's something which either needs to be guarded or protected. She can't tell which. Stupid Man. Seeking refuge, Seraphina hides in a small village, where the kind-hearted locals accept her without asking questions. Despite her growing frustrations with Killian's persistent presence, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about her new reality. Something is off-no one seems to be playing by the rules of the story, and the characters seem eerily alive, drifting away from their roles as if the book itself was a mere myth. Or Maybe.. Is it? Slowly, Selena uncovers unsettling truths that suggest her life, the worlds, everything might be a lie. As the lines between fiction and reality blur, Seraphina must decide if she can carve her own path to survival or if she's destined for a fate far worse than the book ever predicted.

Freya grew up as the stain of the dukedom-an unwanted child born from a mistress, ignored by the duchess, despised by servants, and punished for simply existing. Yet she learned to survive with a sharp mind and a quiet, unyielding will. At seven years old, her life changed the moment the First Prince, Sirion, arrived. He was supposed to be her fiancé. He was supposed to be her future. Instead, he became her first betrayal. Humiliated, punished, and cast into darkness because of him, Freya swore one thing: She would never bow her head to the prince again. Years later, when Freya reappears in society-beautiful, unreadable, and no longer the frightened child he remembers-Prince Sirion feels something he never expected- But Freya? She only smiles. "You taught me what cruelty is, Your Highness. Allow me to return the favor.", she thought. A story of revenge, power, and the dangerous dance between love and hatred.

Felix Edevane bullied her long before he touched her. From childhood, he flaunted his status, using fear and power to keep Ana in her place. When he realized she loved him, he used that too.. taking her into his bed at night while denying her in daylight. She stayed. She endured. She loved him. Until she overheard him laughing with his noble friends. "I will never marry a maid." "In fact," Felix continued, laughter thick in his voice, "if she didn't wash twice before coming to my room, I wouldn't touch her." Ana didn't leave that night. She stayed long enough to shut her heart, long enough to take his money, long enough to buy her freedom from a household that never protected her. And when she finally walked away, Felix chased her.. angry, desperate, in denial of how deeply he loved her. But she never looked back. ____________________________ This story has since been revised to take a lighter path. Several darker elements of obsession, humiliation, and revenge have been softened or removed to ensure the narrative remains responsible and appropriate for a wider range of readers. As a result, certain backstories, particularly those surrounding Ana's origins and her absence from the Count's household, have been moved to the epilogue rather than explored in detail within the main chapters. What remains is a story of survival, consequence, and growth-one that acknowledges the past without allowing it to define the future.

Lianna Cristine Perez was locked inside their territory for 18 years because of how dangerous her life was. She tried to escape but it was no use. Not until one day, her family allowed her to go out; they even allowed her to go to school. She thought that her life would be safe and beautiful like what she imagined. She even met new friends and amazing people, and also... she fell in love. But... she also met some dangerous people that put a threat to her life. They made her believe that they were worthy of her trust. Until she got into an accident. An accident that changed her life forever. She changed to take what truly belonged to her. She can freeze anyone and kill them without blood on her hands. Started: Dec. 24, 2023 Ended: March, 18, 2024

What will you do if you transmigrate to the story of your favorite second male lead character?

Born with glowing green eyes. Destined for rotten luck. Peasant girl Meya Hild was 'given' the opportunity to become a Lady. At swordpoint. By mercenaries. Engaged to a dying nobleman. Poisoned with one month to live. Tasked to loot a castle. In a kingdom running out of resources. Little did Meya know this shenanigan would lead her across land and over sea, from a mountain made of sapphire to an island shrouded in spiral clouds, with masquerades, heists, kidnappings, shipwrecks, alchemy, romance, and an unexpected 'bump' along the way. Let the misery begin. 🐉 🎯 PROGRESS: Book One (Chpt. 1 - 65): 100% Book Two (Chpt. 66 - 125): 100% Bingers, YOUR TIME HAS COMETH. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iYf3f78K4QInWwpz6z3Mp?si=35Rt2vgkTryCM3vD9eKVXA&pi=cE-JGby3RgeKW 🎨 Cover: @NamtanTangren / Namtan [糖人] https://www.deviantart.com/tangrennamtan 📋 Content Guidelines: Most chapters are safe for work/school. Chapters containing intimate scenes will be marked with ❣️ Although not depicted explicitly, this story touches on mature subject matter such as depression and suicide, drug addiction and overdose, human trafficking, organ harvesting, abortion and rape. It's also loosely based on medieval times, and some scientific misbeliefs (concerning health and pregnancy, etc.) are present. Young readers are urged to use discretion. ⭐ DOs & DON'Ts ⭐ 💖DO: Add LUMINOUS to your library & follow me so you don't miss any updates! 💖DO: Comment away! I love answering them. Please be polite and respectful! 💖DO: If you enjoyed Meya's adventure, spread the word! 🚫DON'T: SKIP THE PROLOGUE! You have been warned by the dragons that be that you will regret it! Why don't I just rename it "Chapter 1"? BECAUSE PROLOGUE SOUNDS COOLER!

Aiko is an extremely poor girl. She has less than nothing. She lives in the Empire of Shintokanai, in a world where men rule. She is forced to work day and night for her Uncle and Sisters. Until one day, she gets kicked out. Without power, money or status, Aiko's fleeting moment of joy withers into despair and gloom as she realizes she is doomed to die, hungry and cold on the streets. She will luckily be saved by Eriko, the head maid of the Emperor's palace. Aiko will be forced to become a maid. What other choices does she have? Starve or serve. She has just started and she already hates her job. But what happens, when she catches the Emperor's cold and brutal eye? The Emperor is known for his cruel ways. Deaths are common in the palace, and they stain every corner. He is a horrible man. He adores spilling blood. Life in the palace is not easy. It is like a never ending maze. Whatever path you will take, can elevate you, or destroy you completely and thoroughly. Finding a honest person in the mess is hard. What will Aiko find in the Emperor's soul?

Isang inosente at childish na diyosa ang biglang bumagsak sa mundo ng tao. Sa unang araw pa lang, nakilala niya ang isang lalaking kabaliktaran ng lahat ng alam niya- si Damian De Luca, ang malamig, walang pusong Mafia Lord na kinatatakutan ng lahat. Pero bakit sa bawat ngiti ng diyosa, unti-unting nagbabago ang pusong bato ng mafia? At bakit parang may nakatadhana na sa pagitan nilang dalawa-isang lihim na mas malalim pa sa akala nila? Handa ka na bang sumakay sa isang rollercoaster ng kilig, tawa, at kaba? Sa kwentong ito, makikita mo ang clash ng dalawang mundo: 🌸 isang diyosang puro liwanag at saya, 💀 at isang mafia lord na nababalutan ng dilim. Pero sa dulo ng lahat... Sino ang mas malakas? Ang kapangyarihan ng liwanag, o ang bangis ng kadiliman? ⚡ Isang kwento ng pag-ibig na puno ng aksyon, komedya, at thrill. At syempre, isang happy ending na hindi mo inaasahan. ⚡

Silvestre Supremacy Series #1 Katana Aaliyah Quijano, a 20-year-old girl who runs away from her luxurious life in Spain, got the chance to live in Whitehaven Palace where she met the one dozen Silvestres. Book cover by: @sanszscripts Started: June 10, 2023 Finished:--/--/--

[UNDER REVISION] Leone Salvador and Aiah Sevilleja, childhood friends torn apart by tragedy, reunite through an arranged marriage masked as a business alliance. But past wounds resurface, turning their union into a battleground of bitterness. As they unravel each other's complexities, forgiveness blooms, paving the way for a love beyond friendship. Yet behind the vows lie veiled vendettas. A legacy soaked in secrets and blood that has shaped Leone into something untamed and lethal, drags Aiah into a war she never saw coming. As old wounds bleed and long buried truths stir, their reunion breathes life into a war that time tried to forget. In a world of power, betrayal, and survival, he fears no bullets, but her heart scares him. 04.24.25 12.22.25